The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Kettering
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Kettering is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Kettering will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Kettering every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Derby to Kettering train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Kettering trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:06 Derby | 1h32 | 04:38 Kettering | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Derby to Kettering by train
Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
13 Dec
14 Dec
15 Dec
16 Dec
17 Dec
18 Dec
19 Dec
Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Kettering
Trains from Derby to Kettering run on average 5 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Derby to Kettering trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Derby and Kettering from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
east_midlands_trains
FAQs: Derby to Kettering train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Kettering by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kettering, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Kettering
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
More options for your journey from Derby to Kettering
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
